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P28-M smuggled cigarettes seized, 2 suspects nabbed in Cavite

Published Jul 15, 2025 04:15 pm

At A Glance

  • Two suspects involved in the distribution of smuggled cigarettes across Cavite and nearby areas were arrested in a sting operation that yielded millions in contraband.
CAVITE – Authorities seized some P28 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and collared two suspects in a buy-bust operation in Trece Martires City, on Monday, July 14.
Police Regional Office 4A (PRO 4A) identified the suspects as alias Jamir, a 32-year-old resident of Carmona, and alias Bayaw, a 52-year-old Chinese national residing in Trece Martires.
Authorities seized P28 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Trece Martires on July 14 (Photo from PRO 4A)
Authorities seized P28 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Trece Martires on July 14 (Photo from PRO 4A)
Confiscated during the joint operation of the Regional Special Operations Unit 4A and the Trece Martires Component City Police Station, in coordination with the Bureau of Customs, were 800 master cases of various brands of smuggled cigarettes.
Also seized was approximately P1.4 million in cash, in various denominations, believed to be proceeds from the illegal trade.
Authorities also recovered bank transaction receipts, a van, and five winged container vans allegedly used in transporting and distributing the contraband.
Various brands of smuggled cigarettes totaling 800 master cases seized during the buy-bust operation in Trece Martires on July 14 (Photo from PRO 4A)
Various brands of smuggled cigarettes totaling 800 master cases seized during the buy-bust operation in Trece Martires on July 14 (Photo from PRO 4A)
Both suspects are now under police custody and are facing charges for violating the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and the Graphic Health Warning Law.
PRO 4A director Brig. Gen. Jack L. Wanky commended the operating units that led to the arrest of the suspects, including a key figure in cigarette smuggling, not only in Cavite but also in neighboring areas.
“Ang tagumpay na ito ay resulta ng mahusay na koordinasyon ng iba't ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan at masusing pangangalap ng intelligence upang masugpo ang ilegal na kalakalan. Ipinapakita nito ang matibay na determinasyon ng ating kapulisan na protektahan ang ekonomiya at kalusugan ng bawat Pilipino (This success is the result of strong coordination among various government agencies and thorough intelligence gathering to combat illegal trade. It reflects the firm determination of our police force to protect the nation’s economy and the health of every Filipino),” Wanky said in a statement.

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